Cook - Cluster 2 - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

State of North Carolina; Cary (NC); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Cook (S) at the O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center to prepare meals for residents according to approved menus and portions. You will coordinate cooking times to ensure timely service and uphold food safety and sanitation standards across a skilled nursing facility.

Position reports to a supervisor; work hours are 7:00am - 6:00pm, four days per week (10 hours/day).

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots.
• Basic knowledge of standard tools, methods, and practices to maintain food safety.
• Knowledge of equipment including kettles, ovens, steamers, braising pans, mixer, processors, slicers and fryers.
• Ability to alter food texture and ensure sanitation per NC Food Code.

Responsabilités

• Prepare nutritious meals for residents following approved menus and portions.
• Coordinate cooking times so meal components are served on schedule.

Connaissances

Food prep methods

Food safety basics

Commercial equipment knowledge

Food texture modification

Sanitation standards

Outils

Kettles

Convection ovens

Convection steamers

Braising pans

Mixer

Food processors

Slicers

Deep fryers

Description du poste

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Job Classification Title

Cook (S)

Grade

NC01

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Cook is a skilled professional responsible for preparing nutritious meals for residents at O’Berry Center. This position involves preparing food in accordance with approved menus and portion quantities. The Cook must demonstrate proficiency in coordinating cooking times to ensure all meal components are served on schedule. Work is routinely reviewed by a supervisor to ensure compliance with food safety standards and effective minimization of food waste.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $31,200 - $48,810

• Basic knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots.
• Basic knowledge of the standard tools, methods, and practices utilized to maintain food safety.
• Considerable knowledge of the uses and adaptabilities of the various pieces of equipment including kettles, convection ovens, convection steamers, braising pans, mixer, food processors, slicers and deep fryers.
• Ability to properly alter food and beverage consistency such as chopped, ground and pureed.
• Basic knowledge and ability to maintain high standards of sanitation as outlined in the NC Food Code.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.

Work Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm (4 days per week at 10 hours per day).

About the O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center:

O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond what can be provided by family or in a community living setting. Learn about us here.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Human Resources at 919-581-4045.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Education and/or experience in food preparation that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience in a commercial and/or institutional setting.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Jasmine Monique Yelverton

Email:

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